I need to develop a web-based map using existing shape files. Using the web-map, we must be able to select a region and produce contours for that selected region. Can any one suggest the best open source solutions for this?

Please check for your TYPOS before posting your questions. And GIS is an Acronym and is always spelled in all capital letter. You need open source software solution, but you have tagged your question with 'arcgis'!!!
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thelastrayJul 2 '12 at 12:54

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What do you mean by 'generate contours'? Do you have contours as shapefiles and want to display for the selected area only. That can be achieved using OpenLayers CQL filters. If this is not the case, what elevation data do you have? In case you are using DEM, you can check this link : Developers Corner: have your SLD transform raster data into vectors on the fly.However I have never used this approach.

What are some of the "n number of open source map servers"? Links to related sites or similar questions would be helpful, as would sharing your experience with some of those servers.
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user3461Jul 3 '12 at 12:39